As with any test, the most important thing is that you demonstrate as much good mathematics as possible. This is your opportunity to show me what you've learned this semester. Use your time wisely- 80 minutes is a long time, but you will probably want to use it all for working and checking. Some of you will finish early. If you do, take a break and then start checking answers and re-doing those that are incorrect.
Coverage & Exam Format:
The exam will have 50+ questions assessing all the material we studied this semester. Some questions will be short answer; others will be multiple choice. Our four units in the second semester covered chapters 6-10 in your text book. The exam will consist of one computerized section where you may not use a calculator and one written section where you may use a calculator. The following sections will not be included on the exam: 8.6, 8.7, 10.6. Although the exam will focus on second semester material, since all of algebra builds on itself, much of the first semester material will be included within questions.
To review:
Skim through the relevant portions of the text to remind yourself of the topics. If you need a different explanation than the text's, use Purplemath.com.
Take a look at your Supercorrections from your old unit tests- do you feel more confident now?
Rework some of the problems from those tests- can you do them all now?
Do extra problems: Begin by doing some from the Extra Practice beginning on p. 738- these problems are organized by section. Each chapter has a chapter review at the end with reminders of the key skills. The College Entrance Exam Practices at the end of each chapter are cumulative- these have good multiple choice questions for practice. You will find additional problems from the worked examples at hotmath.com.
As you review, ask yourself what problems you should expect to see on the exam.
Take notes on your note card. Your note card can have formulas, definitions, reminders, words of wisdom, etc. There are only two requirements: 1) you may not include worked examples and 2) all work on the note card must be in your own handwriting. You will submit your note card with your exam- a good note card can earn you extra credit.
On the day of the Final Exam:
Make sure you're well rested- don't stay up late the night before and then try to compensate with an energy drink. Energy drinks do not focus your mind- studies show they make it more difficult to think and concentrate.
Get to the exam early if possible.
Don't forget your note card!
Bring a ruler, pencil, eraser, graph paper, and calculator.
During the Final Exam:
Don't panic.
Remember that the only way to get a zero on the exam is to skip it, do nothing, or cheat.
2009 Algebra 1 Final Exam Study Guide
Red 1: 7:50-9:10 Wednesday, June 17th 2009
White 4: 9:25-10:45 Friday, June 19th 2009
As with any test, the most important thing is that you demonstrate as much good mathematics as possible. This is your opportunity to show me what you've learned this semester. Use your time wisely- 80 minutes is a long time, but you will probably want to use it all for working and checking. Some of you will finish early. If you do, take a break and then start checking answers and re-doing those that are incorrect.
Coverage & Exam Format:
The exam will have 50+ questions assessing all the material we studied this semester. Some questions will be short answer; others will be multiple choice. Our four units in the second semester covered chapters 6-10 in your text book. The exam will consist of one computerized section where you may not use a calculator and one written section where you may use a calculator. The following sections will not be included on the exam: 8.6, 8.7, 10.6. Although the exam will focus on second semester material, since all of algebra builds on itself, much of the first semester material will be included within questions.To review:
On the day of the Final Exam:
During the Final Exam: